The long history of the Rossiter-McLaughlin effect and its recent applications
Simon Albrecht
TL;DR
This paper reviews the history and recent applications of the Rossiter-McLaughlin effect, highlighting its significance in understanding the formation and evolution of binary stars and exoplanet systems.
Contribution
It provides a comprehensive overview of the RM effect's history, manifestation, and its growing role in astrophysical research.
Findings
The RM effect helps determine the spin-orbit alignment in star-planet systems.
Recent measurements of the RM effect inform models of planetary system formation.
The effect's applications have expanded with advancements in observational techniques.
Abstract
In this paper I will review the Rossiter-McLaughlin (RM) effect; its history, how it manifests itself during stellar eclipses and planetary transits, and the increasingly important role its measurements play in guiding our understanding of the formation and evolution of close binary stars and exoplanet systems.
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